Recently, Clean Factory’s third-generation Green Water Ghost replica watch (equipped with Shanghai 3235 movement) has been highly discussed in watch circles. As an old watch player for eight years, I asked a friend to get one from Guangzhou and wore it for a whole month. Today I will show you whether this replica watch, which is said to be “closest to the original”, is worth buying.
1. First impression of appearance: This green color is too poisonous!
The most shocking thing when I first got the watch was the emerald green color of the ceramic ring:
- Color restoration: Compared with the original version I tried on at the counter, the color difference is controlled within 5%.
- Scale technology: Three-dimensional numbers are filled evenly, and the luminous coating has no color overflow.
- Rotation feel: 120 gears with moderate damping and crisp “click” sound
The case is made of 904L fine steel, this detail is very important:
- Weight 152g (original 155g)
- The brushed texture is delicate, and the chamfering and polishing will not cut your hands.
- The radian of the lugs is consistent with the original version, making it comfortable to wear.
2. Detailed craftsmanship: these places are the most amazing
Sapphire mirror：
- The hidden crown mark at six o’clock can only be seen by using strong light from the side.
- Scratch resistance test: scratched more than a dozen times with a key, no trace left
- Excellent transparency, the literal details can be seen at a glance
literal workmanship：
- Mercedes Benz Needle Luminous Filling Full No Bubbles
- The “small bell mouth” on the edge of the calendar window is properly processed
- Three-dimensional printing of time scales, no burrs on the edges
Watch strap buckle：
- The plate is fixed with screws and needs to be checked regularly for tightness.
- The buckle opens and closes smoothly, and the fine-adjustment system is practical
- Glidelock extends system restoration to 90%
3. Actual movement measurement: How does the Shanghai 3235 perform?
Functional testing：
- Full chain storage: 68 hours (nominal 72 hours)
- Travel time error: +10 seconds/day (room temperature)
- Calendar jump: Completed at 00:03
Operation experience：
- The crown adjusts the time smoothly counterclockwise
- The winding feel is slightly tight, but much improved than the old version.
- The rotation sound of the automatic rotor is slightly louder than the original version
need attention：
- The shock absorber is triangular (the original version is horseshoe-shaped)
- The hairspring has a card design (the original version has no card)
4. Identification of authenticity: 5 key points
- weight: Genuine product is about 155 grams, Clean factory is 152 grams
- ceramic ring: Clean factory is emerald green, imitations are mostly bluish.
- calendar window: Clean factory has gradient “small bell mouth”
- luminous: Clean factory is ice blue, inferior imitations are greener.
- movement: Clean factory uses Shanghai 3235, imitations mostly use 2824
5. Purchasing Suggestions and Pitfall Guidelines
Key points for inspection：
- Ask the seller to provide real photos of the movement (Shanghai 3235)
- Check the ceramic ring color and luminous effect
- Confirm the weight is between 150-155 grams
Price reference：
- Reasonable price 2800-3200 yuan
- If the price is less than 2500 yuan, it may be a fake Clean factory.
Finally, tell the truth：
This watch is really good at the price of 3,000 yuan, especially the appearance restoration degree can reach more than 95%. But don’t expect it to look like the real thing. Appreciate it as an independent work with Rolex design elements. On the contrary, you will feel it is worth the money.
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